SAFETY DATA SHEET CE 003 Cast Iron covered electrodes.

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1 Not for sale in the USA Section 1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE / MIXTURE AND OF THE COMPANY / UNDERTAKING 1.1 Product identifier Trade name Article-no CAST IRON COVERED ELECTRODES (Afrox Ferroloid 1, Afrox Ferroloid 2, Afrox Ferroloid 3, Afrox Ferroloid 4, Afrox Transcast 55) Product Diameter Electrode Current Pack Mass Item Number Packaging Data (mm) Length (mm) (A) (kg) Afrox W Ferroloid 1 4, W Afrox 3, W Ferroloid 2 4, W Afrox 2, ,0 W Ferroloid 4 2, W , ,0 W , W , W W Sleeve (2electrodes) Afrox 3, ,0 W Transcast 55 3,15 3, W W , W Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against Article type SMAW Cast Iron covered electrodes ( non Barium containing) Classification: AWS SFA A5.15 Use Electric arc welding 1.3 Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet 1

2 Supplier Afrox Street address 23 Webber Street, Selby Johannesburg, 2001 South Africa Telephone +27 (0) Fax +27 (0) Emergency telephone number Available outside office hours Yes Emergency phone number Other Additional product information Web site: Section 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION 2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture Classification according to Regulation (CE) 1271/2008 [CLP] applicable 2.2 Label elements 2.3 Other hazards This product contains: Nickel as classified as sensitising and limited evidence of carcinogenic effect. The form of this product does not contribute to a hazard classification of the product. When the product is used in the welding process the most important hazards are: Overexposure to fumes and gases from welding can be dangerous to health. Watch out for splatter, hot metal and slag. It may cause skin burn and cause fire. Arc rays can injure eyes and burn skin. Electric shock can kill. Avoid touching live electrical parts. Section 3. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS 3.1 Substances This product is a mixture and please refer to Section Mixtures Alloy core wires %C %Si %Mn %Ni %Cu %Fe CAS number Ranges 0 to to to to 99 0 to 35 balance 2

3 Hazard Classification 67/548/EC Hazard Classification 1272/2008 Carc.Cat3, R40-R43 S (2-) Carc2,H351 Skin sens 1 H317 Flux coating % CAS No. Aluminium powder Pyr Stab Limestone and/or Calcium Carbonate Graphite 0 to to Strontium Carbonate 0 to Cellulose Starch 0 to to Inorganic Fluorides (as F) 0 to Nickel and its inorganic compounds (soluble, as Ni) (insoluble, as Ni) Iron powder 0 to Rutile/Titanium Dioxide 0 to Silicate Binders 0 to Section 4. FIRST AND MEASURES 4.1 Description of first aid measures Inhalation Skin contact Eye contact IF INHALED: If breathing is difficult, remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Call a physician if symptoms occur. Burns should be treated by a doctor. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if 3

4 Ingestion present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Burns from radiation, see doctor. Contact a doctor if more than an insignificant amount has been swallowed. 4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed Inhalation Inhalation of vapours may cause irritation of the respiratory system in very susceptible persons. 4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed 4

5 Section 5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES 5.1 Extinguishing media Suitable extinguishing media Carbon dioxide (CO2), powder or diffuse jet of water. In case of major fire: Extinguish fire with diffuse jet of water or foam. 5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture 5.3 Advice for fire fighters Special protective equipment for fire fighters Wear self contained breathing apparatus Section 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES 6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures General ventilation and local fume extraction must be adequate to keep fume concentrations within safe limits. Use respiratory equipment when welding in a confined space. Wear protective clothing and eye protection appropriate to arc welding. Skin contact should be avoided to prevent possible allergic reactions. 6.2 Environmental precautions Try to prevent the material from entering drains or water courses. 6.3 Methods and material for containment and cleaning up 6.4 Reference to other sections For Personal protection see section 8. For Disposal see section 13. For Environmental precautions see section 12. For Precautions for safe handling see 7.1. Section 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE 7.1 Precautions for safe handling Preventive handling precautions General hygiene Ensure adequate ventilation for the welder and others. Use respiratory equipment when welding in a confined space. Wear protective clothing and eye protection appropriate to arc welding. Remove all flammable materials and liquids before welding. Wash hands before breaks and immediately after handling the product. 5

6 7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities Store welding consumables inside a room without humidity. Do not store welding consumables directly on the ground or beside walls. Store away from chemical substances like acids which could cause chemical reactions. 7.3 Specific end use(s) Welding process. Section 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION 8.1 Control parameters Welding fume component CAS No. WEL 8hr TWA STEL 15min TWA Hazard Classificati on 67/548/EC Hazard Classificati on (GHS) 1272/2008 Iron oxide fume (as Fe) Manganese and its inorganic compounds (as Mn) R20/R22 H332/H302 Acute Tox.4 Copper (fume) (dust and mist) Nickel and its inorganic compounds (water soluble) (water insoluble) R40/R43/ R49/R53 Hi/H351 Carc 2 /H317 Skin sens 1 /H413 Aquatic Ch.4 Silica, amorphous Titanium dioxide Calcium Oxide Calcium Silicate Fluoride, inorganic (as F) Carbon Monoxide ppm 200ppm Carbon Dioxide ppm 15000ppm Nitrogen dioxide (NO 2) ppm 0.95 ppm Ozone (O 3) ppm Nitrogen monoxide (NO) ppm 0.63 ppm 8.2 Exposure controls 6

7 Environmental Exposure Control Refer to section 6 of this SDS Technical precaution measures General ventilation and local fume extraction must be adequate to keep fume concentrations within safe limits. Eye / face protection Wear eye protection appropriate for welding. Safety gloves Skin contact should be avoided to prevent possible allergic reactions. Other skin protection Wear body protection which helps to prevent injury from radiation, sparks and electric shock. Respiratory protection Use respiratory equipment when welding in a confined space. Wear protective clothing and eye protection appropriate to arc welding. Section 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES 9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties Appearance, colour Grey Appearance, physical state Rod Auto-ignition temperature Auto-inflammability Not auto-flammable Decomposition temperature Evaporation rate Explosive properties Not explosive Flammability (solid gas) Flash point Form Metal rod with flux covering Initial boiling point and boiling range Melting point / Freezing point Odour Odourless Odour threshold Oxidising properties Partition coefficient: n-octanol / water ph value Relative density Solubility Solubility in water Insoluble Upper / lower flammability or explosive limits 7

8 Vapour density Vapour pressure Viscosity 9.2 Other information Other Density 7,98 g/cm 3 Section 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY 10.1 Reactivity 10.2 Chemical stability Stable at normal conditions Possibility of hazardous reactions 10.4 Conditions to avoid None under normal conditions 10.5 Incompatible materials 10.6 Hazardous decomposition products Welding fumes and gases. Additional fume may arise from coatings and contaminants on the base material. Welding fume component CAS No. Classification (67/548EEC) CLP (1272/2008) Concentration of classified fume components Aluminium oxide (Al) <0.1 to 1.3 Barium (Ba) <0.1 to 0.4 Bismuth oxide (Bi) Calcium (Ca) to 23.3 Cobalt oxide (Co) R22: Harmful if swallowed R43: May cause sensitisation by contact Acute tox 4 (oral) Skin sens. 1 H302 H

9 Chromium III compounds (as Cr) R45: May cause cancer R35: Causes severe burns R43: May cause sensitisation by skin contact Carc. 1B Skin Corr. 1A Skin Sens. 1 H H314 H Copper oxide (Cu) <0.1 to 11.4 Iron oxide (Fe) to 29.6 Potassium (K) R34: Causes burns Skin Corr. 1B H to 11.3 Lithium (Li) R34: Causes burns Skin Corr. 1B H Magnesium oxide (Mg) to 4.0 Manganese (Mn) to 4.0 Molybdenum (Mo) Molybdenum trioxide R36/37: Irritating to eyes and respiratory system R40: Limited evidence of carcinogenic effect Molybdenum trioxide Carc. 2 Eye Irrit. 2 STOT SE 3 Sodium (Na) R34: Causes burns Skin Corr. 1B H to 23.4 Nickel (Ni) R40: Limited evidence of carcinogenic effect R43: May cause sensitisation by skin contact R48/23: Toxic danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation R52/53: Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment Carc. 2 Skin sens 1 STOT RE 1 H351 H319 H335 H351 H317 H372 Lead (Pb) to 10.3 Silicon (Si) to 4.2 Titanium (Ti) dioxide <0.1 to 0.7 Vanadium (V) Zinc (Zn) <0.1 to 0.5 Fluoride (F-) to

10 Classification H phrase Text Skin corrosion/irritation: Category 1B Skin sensitiser Category 1 Carcinogenicity: Category 1B STOT Repeated Exposure Category 1 H314 H317 H H372 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage May cause an allergic skin reaction May cause cancer Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure The classification information above relates to the fume during use Analysis wt % Al 0.1 to 1.3 Ni 0.1 to 10.3 Ca 0.8 to 23.3 Fe 1.1 to 29.6 K 0.4 to 11.3 Mg 0.1 to 0.4 Na 0.1 to 23.4 Section 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION 11.1 Information on toxicological effects Conditions to avoid: none in the form supplied When welding, fumes and gases generated can be dangerous to health. Acute toxicology Excessive exposures may affect human health, as follows: Aspiration may cause pulmonary oedema and pneumonitis Short-term overexposure can cause dizziness, nausea and irritation of the nose, throat or eyes. Irritation Corrosive effects Sensitisation May cause sensitisation by skin contact Mutagenicity 10

11 Carcinogenicity Repeated dose toxicity Reproductive toxicity Welding fumes are possibly carcinogenic to humans Section 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION 12.1 Toxicity The welding process can effect the environment if fume is released directly into the atmosphere. Residues from welding consumables could degrade and accumulate into soils and ground water Persistence and degradability 12.3 Bio accumulative potential Not Available 12.4 Mobility in Soil 12.5 Results of PBT and vpvb assessment 12.6 Other adverse effects Section 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS 13.1 Waste treatment methods Disposal considerations Dispose of any product, residue or packing material according to national and local regulations. Spent ;fume extraction filters shall be disposed of as dangerous waste. Other Waste code (EWC) welding waste 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION 14.1 UN number 14.2 UN proper shipping name 11

12 14.3 Transport hazard class(es) 14.4 Packing group 14.5 Environmental hazards 14.6 Special precautions for user 14.7 Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code Other Dangerous goods No Section 15. REGUATORY INFORMATION 15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations / legislation specific for the substance or mixture. EU regulations The product does not need to be labelled in accordance with EC directives or respective national laws. National regulations EH40/2005 Workplace exposure limits The Waste Regulations 2011 No. 988 Local laws and regulations should be carefully observed Chemical safety assessment Section 16. OTHER INFORMATION References to key literature and data sources Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council, (REACH). Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council. EH40/2005 Workplace exposure limits. The Waste regulations 2011 No.988 C&L Inventory database 12

13 Phrase meaning Annex VI CLP Regulation (EC) 1272/2008 H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H317 H H372 May cause an allergic skin reaction May cause cancer Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure Other Manufacturer s notes Read this Safety Data Sheet carefully and become aware of hazards implied and the safety information. End of document 13